NHS staff must suffer real terms pay cut say Treasury
The chancellor’s spring statement, as feared, lacked any commitment to extra funding to enable an above-inflation increase in pay for … Read more
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Two-thirds of GP practice nurses considering quitting in next year
Two-thirds of nurses working in general practice are thinking about leaving the profession within a year, with many saying they … Read more
Ambulance staff experiencing ‘horrific’ abuse and attacks
A new report from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) shows that ambulance staff are experiencing “horrific” abuse from the public … Read more
Health unions criticise ‘miserly’ 3% NHS staff pay rise
Health unions have criticised the government for offering NHS staff in England a “miserly” 3% pay rise from April, despite … Read more
Stressed NHS staff in England quit at record 400 a week, fuelling fears over care quality
A new analysis of the workforce crisis in the NHS shows that a record number of more than 400 workers … Read more
Overwhelming inequalities affect minority ethnic people in NHS
This week saw the publication of a damning review by the NHS Race & Health Observatory which shows that urgent action is … Read more
Nursing profession ‘well past the point of crisis’, finds report
A new report has revealed dire shortages in the nursing workforce – even before the pandemic. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) report … Read more
RCN finds over half of nurses consider leaving their jobs
The Royal College of Nursing has published its findings from their employment survey which has found that six in ten … Read more
Covid staff crisis leads to NHS trusts in England declaring critical incidents
Multiple NHS trusts across England have declared “critical incidents” as staff absences saw due to Covid-19, with health leaders saying many … Read more
Soaring waiting lists and closures: crunch time for social care services
Social care services across England are “rapidly deteriorating”, with waiting lists soaring and councils struggling with care home closures, social … Read more